Offered through ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management, the Master of Leadership Management (MLM) is designed to deliver mastery in 21st-century leadership and management principles and practices, preparing leaders to take on additional managerial responsibilities in global organizations or to make a career change across industries or sectors. Courses span the gamut of Thunderbird’s online offerings, from accounting and data-driven decision-making to global finance and marketing.
Quick Facts
Full-time or part-time
30 credit hours
Online
50% emerging market scholarship may be available
STEM-OPT Option not Available
Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.
Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.
TAM 557: Global Marketing in Digital Age
TAM 511: Global Accounting: Managing with Numbers
TAM 530: Data Analytics and Digital Transformation in a Global World
TAM 542: Global Leadership and Personal Development
TAM 521: Financial Value Creation for Leaders
TAM 541: Strategy in a Competitive World (Capstone Course)
TAM 582: Communicating and Negotiating in a Dynamic Global World
TGM 586: Global Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business
TAM 505: Navigating Global and Regional Business Environments
Thunderbird Applied Learning (Choose 1)
TAM 589: Global Field Seminar
TGM 596: Thunderbird Experiential Practicum (GCL)
TGM 507: Global Organizational Consulting
TAM 534: Global Venture Creation
*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in bridge courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
Develop data-driven decision-making skills, leading modern organizations to see trends using predictive visual analytics and applying Fourth Industrial Revolution digital transformation technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and augmented reality (AR).
Sharpen your leadership skills and enhance your personal development, no matter your current leadership level, in alignment with today’s volatile, complex, global challenges.
Immerse yourself in the world's cultures by learning about cultural practices and communication styles across many countries and by working in cross-cultural teams throughout the course.
Graduates from MLM will be equipped to take on additional managerial responsibilities in global organizations or to make a career change across industries or sectors. This management program focuses heavily on cross-cultural communication and working in diverse teams.
Undergraduate program diploma + official transcripts from every college or institution attended, including your current institution. Must submit original transcripts and English translated transcripts.
Min cum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework and min. 80 points (B) for each course transferring to ASU.
Proof of English proficiency: (TOEFL>80 iBT, IELTS>6.5, Pearson Test of English>60, Duolingo>105), all taken within the last two years from start date.
One professional resume with at least two years of work experience preferred.
| Enrollment Path Master of Leadership Management, MLM | Credit Hours Completed at Institution | Credit Hours Completed at ASU | Estimated Duration | Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulated Pathway (ASU Cintana Alliance) | 12 | 18 | 1 year (2 semesters) | ~$23,803 (~$11,902 with scholarship) |
| Direct ASU Enrollment | - | 30 | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | ~$39,758 (~$19,879 with scholarship) |
Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.
Note 2: Program tuition deposit of $500 required. Will be credited against tuition charges in student’s ASU student account upon enrollment.
Note 3: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway is based on 9 credits (Fall), 9 credits (Spring).
Note 4: Thunderbird Scholarship of 50% of tuition are available for students in emerging economies.
Note 5: Additional scholarships may be available for qualifying students.
| Program Start | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| January start | December 15, 2024 |
| March start | February 20, 2024 |
| May start | April 30, 2024 |
| June start | June 10, 2024 |
| August start | July 31, 2024 |
| October start | September 20, 2024 |